Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York1963for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm)sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm) — Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York1963for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm)sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm)

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Estimate: $6,000–$8,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art - Part 1, Los Angeles · 28 May 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-720508
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Melvin Sokolsky, Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York1963for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm)sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm). Bonhams, 28 May 2020, lot 148. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-720508.

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Melvin Sokolsky, Melvin Sokolsky (born 1933) Over New York1963for Harper's Bazaar, gelatin silver print, signed 'M Sokolsky', titled and numbered 18/25 verso17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.6cm)sheet 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.7cm). Bonhams, 28 May 2020, lot 148. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-720508.

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